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16 Railway Cottages, Dubmire, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6LE
This 78 square metre property in Dubmire, Houghton Le Spring, Houghton Le Spring carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It was sold for £72,000 in January 2023, up from £56,000 previously.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
78 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£113,000
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Transaction history
+28.6%(4y)
£72,000Latest
Jan 2023£56,000
Oct 2018Source: HM Land Registry
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Jun 2025
£105,000
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Dec 2024
£79,950
12 Railway Cottages Dubmire Houghton Le Spring DH4 6LE
Nov 2019
£47,000
19 Railway Cottages Dubmire Houghton Le Spring DH4 6LE
Apr 2016
£48,000
18 Railway Cottages Dubmire Houghton Le Spring DH4 6LE
May 2008
£115,000
11 Railway Cottages Dubmire Houghton Le Spring DH4 6LE
Sept 2006
£92,000
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House Price Index
England+3.3%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Railway Cottages
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 9 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£923/£826 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 63% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/14 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 25% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
71 (C)/64 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
78 m²/76 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 67% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.8 t/year/3.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 72% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Dubmire, Houghton Le Spring
This property is located in the village of Fence Houses, in the DH 4 postal district of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Fence Houses, also known as Fencehouses, is a village in the City of Sunderland, in Tyne and Wear, England. The locality falls within the DH 4 postal district, indicating its inclusion in the Sunderland area for postal purposes. As a village, Fence Houses is likely to have a small community feel, with residential properties set amid a rural or semi‑rural landscape. The name suggests a traditional settlement, possibly with historic roots in the region. The description and summary both identify it as a village, reinforcing its character as a distinct residential area within the broader Sunderland metropolitan context. Residents and visitors can expect the typical amenities and services available in a Sunderland village, with the added benefit of being part of the larger Tyne and Wear region. The setting provides a balance between local village life and proximity to the urban facilities of Sunderland.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
48.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.6dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
8 months of data for Houghton Le Spring
Total Crimes
31
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual13(42%)
Criminal Damage & Arson6(19%)
Other Crime3(10%)
Burglary3(10%)
Vehicle Crime3(10%)
Drugs1(3%)
Other Theft1(3%)
Public Order1(3%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Morley Terrace
Drugs
Nov 2025On or near Henry Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Henry Street
Other Crime
Oct 2025On or near St Andrews
Criminal Damage & Arson
Oct 2025On or near Chipchase Court
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Chipchase Court
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
12 within 3kmP
Dubmire Primary
429m
5 mins
P
Woodlea Primary School
1.1km
13 mins
P
Burnside Academy Inspires
1.7km
20 mins
S
Kepier
1.9km
23 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmDurham Street
Bus Stop203m
2 mins
Front Street Fence Houses
Bus Stop446m
5 mins
Front Street-Station Avenue South
Bus Stop463m
6 mins
Front Street-Station Avenue North
Bus Stop465m
6 mins
Front Street - Sedgeletch Road
Bus Stop467m
6 mins
Sedgeletch Road - Front Street
Bus Stop524m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
Map
42 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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